Alan King Stable Tours

BEHIND THE SCENES AT BARBURY

The tours are restricted to seven people and will cost £99pp plus VAT. The tours provide an opportunity and a unique experience to look around one of the most famous training yards in the country and to get close up and personal with the equine stars.

Outline Itinerary

Arrive at a local Country House Hotel (full address and sat nav postcode will be provided) at 07:30am where you will be met by the Medici Stable Tour host who will explain the itinerary in more detail whilst you enjoy a full English breakfast.

Depart the hotel at 08:30am for the short journey to Barbury Castle. Upon arrival you will be accompanied to the outdoor school where you will have the opportunity to watch second lot warm up. Who knows, you might even catch a glimpse of our stable jockeys.

Chauffeur driven to Sharpridge Farm where you will again see our horses warm up before you are driven up on to the Sharpridge Gallop to watch the horses work. You will hopefully be joined by Alan King*, who will talk you through the horses who are working.

After watching the horses work we will return to the main yard at Barbury Castle where you will have the opportunity to tour the stables and meet our equine stars.

At the end of the tour enjoy a welcoming mug of tea or coffee and the opportunity to discuss the morning, before departing at 11:00am.

What about choosing a tour date as a present for your friends or family who love jump racing? We can arrange for you a personalised Gift Certificate to give as a present and recommendation for local accommodation on the eve of tour if required.